2014 MotoGP entry lists revealed

The FIM have released the provisional entry lists for the 2014 MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 championships. The MotoGP grid for 2014 comprises of twenty four riders, with nineteen names from the 2013 grid, three rookies, one rider returning to MotoGP and one space to be confirmed.

Joining Scott Redding and Pol Espargaro as MotoGP rookies for the season is former 125cc World Champion, Mike Di Meglio, who is set to be the sole French rider on the grid following Randy de Puniet’s decision to concentrate on the Suzuki test project eyeing up a 2015 return.

Returning to MotoGP for 2014 is Niccolo Canepa, who last rode in Grand Prix in 2009 for Pramac Ducati taking a best result of eighth place. He finished second in the European Superstock Cup in 2013.

Michael Laverty is listed as an entry despite this being confirmed yet, he’s waiting on team boss Paul Bird to reach a deal with Aprilia for the season. There’s also a space on the grid reserved for a second Paul Bird rider to be confirmed.

The Moto2 grid will comprise of thirty five riders in 2014 with notable new entries from AMA Superbike Champion, Josh Herrin with the new Caterham outfit and World Supersport Champion, Sam Lowes who has joined with Speed Up. Interestingly, Gino Rea is down for a full time ride in 2014 with his own AGT-REA Racing team.

There are currently twenty nine riders confirmed for Moto3 with a number of teams still to confirm riders including GO&FUN Gresini KTM and World Champion’s Team Calvo.